Malibu V6-3.6L (2010)
Exhaust Manifold: Service and Repair
Exhaust Manifold Replacement
Exhaust Manifold Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning (See: Service Precautions).
Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Protective Goggles and
Glove Warning).
1. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement (See: Heat Shield/Service and Repair/Exhaust
Manifold Heat Shield Replacement).
2. Remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S). Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 1 ().
3. If equipped with a LE5, remove the exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (See: Exhaust Pipe/Service and
Repair/Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement).
4. If equipped with a LAT, remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (See: Catalytic Converter/Service and
Repair/Catalytic Converter Replacement).
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove the upper exhaust manifold brace bolt (1).